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Lightning Bolt → Stable+0.8% Lightning Bolt's Near Mint price is up 4.4% ($15.04) over the past 30 days.
7h ago · Updated Nov 1, 2026
Card Details
Type Instant
Mana Cost R
Artist Christopher Rush
Card Text Lightning Bolt deals 3 damage to any target.
Format Legality
Modern Commander Pauper Legacy Vintage Brawl Historic
inkwell Fair Value™?
$360.71
moderate
+0.6% 24h +0.8% 7d
56 printings — select edition
Judge Gift Cards 1… $674.44 ▲ up 4.8%Secret Lair Promo $663.06 ▼ down 0.1%Limited Edition Al… $638.26 ▲ up 0.9%
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Prices as of Nov 1
Normal —
Cheapest printing $0.86
Embed
Lightning Bolt $360.71 +0.8%
Why This Price inkwell Estimate
Fair Value $360.71
Movement
7D Change +0.8% (+$2.75)
30D Change +4.4% (+$15.04)
Freshness
Prices as of Nov 1
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How much is Lightning Bolt worth? The current Near Mint price for Lightning Bolt from Limited Edition Beta (Magic: The Gathering) is $360.71. It has increased 0.8% over the past 7 days.
What set is Lightning Bolt from? Lightning Bolt is from the Limited Edition Beta set, released October 1993. It is a common in Magic: The Gathering.
What rarity is Lightning Bolt? Lightning Bolt is a common card from Limited Edition Beta in Magic: The Gathering.
How has the price of Lightning Bolt changed over the past 30 days? Over the past 30 days, the Near Mint price of Lightning Bolt has risen 4.4% ($15.04) to $360.71.
How many printings of Lightning Bolt exist? Lightning Bolt has 56 printings across different Magic: The Gathering sets. The cheapest printing is $0.86 from Foundations Commander. 
